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West Union

West Virginia · 653 residents · 0.36 sq mi
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West Union has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,839. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 153 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $86,900. Households here earn about 43% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
653
−19%since 2000
from 806 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,814 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 2,239 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
−6%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5807819831K1K1990201020202024West Union
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,839
+150%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,300 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,319
+245%since 2000
from $10,539 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.7%
+37.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−21.4 ptssince 2000
from 33.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance30.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services29.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services14.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration14.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing11.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,900
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
69.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
30.4% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−38%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(802)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(608)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(7)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score4.4%(28)
Diversity Score
4
+253%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.9 min
+99%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2011
from 52.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.0%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Union, West Virginia?

West Union, West Virginia has about 653 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Union, West Virginia?

The typical household in West Union, West Virginia earns about $68,839 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Union, West Virginia expensive?

In West Union, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $86,900.

How educated are people in West Union, West Virginia?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in West Union, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Union, West Virginia?

About 12.4% of people in West Union, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Union, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, West Union, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 183 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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